Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

September 15, 2014

In Attendance:

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Nikki Funk, Probation and Parole

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Charline Linhorst, WIA Youth Program

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office

Announcements  –

·         Forum’s Facebook page is now active at www.facebook.com/jeffcoforum.  Directions for posting and using were discussed

·         As the last was not printed, another press release will be sent to the Leader to advertise October’s meeting.  Can look at putting our Facebook page link on local chambers of commerce and other groups’ sites to generate publicity.  Also want to get in touch with forum members from past meetings to invite renewed participation

·         2015 meeting schedule is now available

·         Next meeting is Monday, October 20, 1pm in the Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro

Josh Henry :

·         Antique Appraisal – Sat 9/20, 11am-3pm. Local antiques expert Joan Komlos will appraise items for $5 each.  Items must be transportable to library meeting room.  Proceeds benefit Arnold Branch Friends of the Library.  No pre-registration needed

·         Save Your Seeds – Sat 9/27, 9:30-10:30am.  Learn all about collecting and saving seeds from different kinds of plants.  The Arnold Branch has a seed library for patrons to take and donate heirloom seeds.  Register, 636-296-5171

Sara Dee:

·         Parkinson’s Support Group – 9/16 and 10/21, 1-2:30pm.  Contact Penny Roth, (636) 931-7696, ext. 129, pennyr@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Sandy Meyer:

·         Smoking Cessation Classes – Beginning 10/1, 6pm at Health Dept. locations in Hillsboro and Arnold.  7-week support-group based program to help quit smoking successfully.  Register, 636-282-1010 x268

·         Dental Van – For children ages 3-18 on MO Medicaid or uninsured.  Van visits schools.  Call the Health Dept. at 636-797-3737 and ask for dental van phone number to make an appointment

Char Linhorst:

·         WIA Youth Program continues to take applications for youth ages 16-21 who fall under eligibility guidelines.  May qualify for assistance with job opportunities, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, and more

Mary Tinsley:

·         Constituent service day will be held in Jefferson County on September 16^th, 2:30-3:30pm, Crystal City- City Hall

Community Forum Meeting Dates for 2014-2015

2014-2015 Community Forum Dates

Meetings are held at Jefferson College, Hillsboro – Viking Room Annex

1:00 – 2:00 pm

2014

Monday, October 20

Monday, November 17

NO MEETING IN DECEMBER – HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

2015

Monday, January 26

Monday, February 23

Monday, March 16

Monday, April 20

Monday, May 18

Monday, June 15

NO MEETING IN JULY – HAPPY SUMMER!

Monday, August 17

Monday, September 21

Monday, October 19

Monday, November 16

Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

August 18, 2014

In Attendance:

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program

Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office

General discussion  –

·         Molly Pfeiffer has left JCCF for a new job/relocation.  Josh Henry will chair meetings through end of year.  Opportunity to select new chairperson and taker of minutes at November’s meeting

·         Facebook page will be created and shared with members to begin posting their information and events before next meeting

·         Suggestions for increasing attendance offered, such as sending a press release to the Leader newspaper, making JCCF links available through local chamber of commerce websites.  Will send a press release to the Leader to advertise September’s meeting

·         Next meeting is Monday, September 15, 1pm in the Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro

Josh Henry :

·         Knitting for Beginners - Thurs 9/25 and Mon 9/29, 6-8:30pm, at Arnold Library.  Learn knitting basics and knit a scarf in this two-part class.  Class is free, participants must bring needles and yarn.  Supply list available from library.  Register, 636-296-5171

Doug Over:

·         AARP Smart Driver Course – 9/2 at Arnold Library, 12-4pm; 9/8 at Northwest Library, 10am-2pm; 9/16 Scenic Library in Union, 10am-2pm; 9/29 at Windsor Library, 10am-2pm.  Drive safe and smart by refreshing driving skills and knowing the new rules of the road.  Many insurance companies offer discounts upon course completion.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Doug Over, 636-296-0535

Sandy Nappier:

·         Certified Nurse’s Aid Program – To qualify students for employment in long-term care facility. Begins 10/16 at Jefferson College.  WIA tuition assistance may be available, applicant pays for supplies and other fees.  More information, vsebold@jeffco.edu, 636-481-3144, or www.jeffco.edu under Continuing Education link

·         State Parks Youth Corps  – Jobs at state parks (Babler, Castlewood, Robertsville, Route 66, Eastern Parks Office) for ages 17 - 23.  Work outdoors and on trails up to 300 hours @ $7.50 per hour, 3 days per week on average, through December.  Call Sandy Nappier to discuss eligibility based on household income, 314-808-6829, 1-800-292-1314 x262.  Then apply at www.thinkoutside.mo.gov

Mary Tinsley:

·         Constituent service day will be held in September, date and time TBA

Sandy Meyer:

·         Immunizations – 8/25 in Hillsboro, 8/26 in Arnold, 9am-4pm.  Free vaccinations for students age 11-26.  3 vaccines offered: Tdap, Gardasil, and Meningitis.  See scanned flyer at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/jeffcoforum/1dMa7710TF0 for health department office locations.  Information: Edie or Chris, 636-789-3372

·         Other programs through the health department include family planning program, well woman screening.  A freedom from smoking program is not yet scheduled.  Visit www.jeffcohealth.org

Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

June 16, 2014

In Attendance:

Amy Baum, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson County

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Amy Kester, CASA of Jefferson County

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library - Northwest

General discussion led by Molly –

·         There will be no meeting in July

·         Online poll results indicate busy schedules and long drives are obstacles to meeting attendance

·         Bringing in guest speakers or having attendees make presentations remain options

·         Majority of responders say an online/Facebook presence is desirable.  Facebook page can be established during July, then use evaluated at August meeting

·         One possibility is to alternate in-person meetings one month with online meetings the next.  Another is to hold meetings in-person and online jointly, using Skype or Google tools

Molly Pfeiffer:

·         Summer Reading Program – Now through July 31.  See scanned flyer for schedule of events.

·         AARP Driver Safety Training Course – Tues 7/8, 10am-2:30pm.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Some insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who complete this course.  Healthy lunch provided by Jilly’s Too Café, suggested contribution $3.25.  Sign-up required, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org

·         Herbs and Culture of the Ozarks – Mon 6/23, 6:30pm.  Lindenwood professor will discuss herbology, the study of local herbs and their uses.  Sign-up requested, 636-677-8186

Sandy Meyer:

·         Smiles to Go Mobile Dental Clinic – Dental care for children ages 3-18, on-site at schools at daycares.  See scanned flyer, application, and schedule for more information.  Laura Becker, 636-633-6255

·         Freedom from Smoking  –   Smoking cessation classes offered by Jefferson County Health Dept. and Mercy Jefferson.  7-week support-based program to help quit smoking successfully.  Various dates/times.  Cassie Miller, 636-797-3737 x268

·         Well Women Program –  Refer to scanned items

·         Car Seats for Babies –  Booster seats for $15, car seats $25 cash.  Donna Cummings, 636-797-3737 x127

Stephanie Paul:

·         Living a Healthy LIfe – 6 weeks Weds 7/9-8/13, 9-11:30am.  De Soto Senior Center, 13227 State Rd E, 63020.  Free 6 week workshop for managing chronic diseases.  Eligibility based on age, registration required, space is limited.  Future workshops at other locations.  For future classes and to volunteer, call Sarah Levinson, 636-207-0847.  Register, 636-337-7578

·         De Soto Senior Center – All Jefferson County senior centers seeking volunteers to assist with home-delivered meals and center activities.  Cindy Hunt, 636-337-7578

·         Jefferson County Senior Response Team – 3^rd Wed each month, NW Senior Resource Center, 6180 Hwy MM, House Springs.  9-10:30am.  7/9 – Speakers Tammy Scott and Terri Roche, VA Caregiver Support Program.  Questions?  Stephanie Paul, 636-253-0558, spaul@mid-eastaaa.org

Sara Dee:

• Jefferson County Health and Education Fair – Fri 8/1, Jefferson College Field House.  School supplies for qualified, pre-registered children, along with vision, hearing, and dental screenings, haircuts.  Register by 6/27.  For information and to register, call DRA, 636-931-7696, or Jefferson Franklin Community Action, 636-789-2686.  sarad@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Amy Baum:

·         CASA trains and supports volunteers to advocate for children in foster care and child welfare systems.  Volunteers undergo screening, background checks, and 5 weeks of training.  Once sworn in as officer of the court and assigned a child in foster care, volunteers work 1 to 2 years with child, caseworkers, and juvenile officers with the goal of finding the child a safe, permanent home.  Volunteers write court reports and recommendations.  See more details in scanned documents.  www.jeffersoncountycasa.org

Josh Henry:

·         Summer Reading Program – Now through July 31.  For kids and teens.  Read 5 books (kids) and 3 books (teens) to win a prize, read more books for more prizes.  Reading logs available at all Jefferson County library branches

·         Arnold Library O.T.A.K.U. - Adult Anime Club – Wed 6/25, 7-8:30pm.  Watch Japanese animation on the big screen in the library meeting room on the last Wed of every month.  Must be 18 to participate.  Register, 636-296-5171, jhenry@jeffcolib.org

·         Sewing Class – Wed 7/16, 6-8pm.  Making a wallet.  Sewing machine required, supply list available in the library.  Library has limited number of sewing machines available.  Register, 636-296-5171